Category Archives: Plays & Musicals

Past, Plays & Musicals

Young Frankenstein

Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Mehan
Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks

Produced by Bruce Whear and Bobby Kerrigan
Directed by Bobby Kerrigan
Music Direction by Marcia L Groome
Choreography by Kelly Murphy

From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster musical comedy. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation – Young Frankenstein!

March 6, 7, 13, 14 at 7:30 pm
March 7, 8, 14, 15 at 2:00 pm
Marblehead Little Theatre, 12 School St, Marblehead MA

Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced “Fronk-en-steen”) inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor (pronounced “Eye-gore”), and a leggy lab assistant, Inga (pronounced normally), Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. “It’s alive!” he exclaims as he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather’s. Eventually, of course, the monster escapes and hilarity continuously abounds.

Young Frankenstein Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

Children's Theatre Productions, Past, Plays & Musicals, Productions

Frozen Jr

The Marblehead Little Theatre Production of

Music & Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez
Book by Jennifer Lee
Based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee
and directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee

Directed by Victoria Herman | Music direction by Georgia Bills | Choreography by Janet Sheehan

A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!

December 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 at 7:00 pm
December 14, 15, 21, 22 at 2:00 pm

Adults $20, Students/Children $15
Children need a ticket for a seat unless they are able to sit on an adult’s lap for the duration of the show.

At the MLT Firehouse Theater, 12 School Street, Marblehead

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The Cast of Frozen JR

Gwyneth AndersonOlaf; Ensemble
Ella BenedettoMedium Elsa; Ensemble
Gabby BermanYoung Elsa
Maya BermanYoung Anna
Allie DonovanMedium Anna; Ensemble
Capri GaribottoCook; Ensemble
Mona GelfgattElsa; Ensemble
Piper HallAnna; Ensemble
Jayda JohnsonKing Agnarr; Ensemble
Caroline JonesQueen Iduna; Ensemble
Max KaplanWesleton; Ensemble
Scarlet KindleHousekeeper; Ensemble
Nina LeesSven; Ensemble
Georgia LloydHans; Ensemble
Lauren de MeloKristoff; Ensemble
Madelyn MichaudPabbie; Ensemble
Leah PashkovaHandmaiden; Ensemble
Sophie RobinsonOaken; Ensemble
Livia WeissBulba; Bishop; Ensemble

Disney’s Frozen JR. Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.  www.MTIShows.com

Past, Plays & Musicals, Productions

Recovery

a new play by Anne Marilyn Lucas

The drug addiction epidemic shows no sign of slowing down.  

How do the mothers of addicts recover?

“Recovery” is a drama of three young women, all lost in the pain of addiction, and their mothers. 

October 5, 6, 10, 11, 12 at 7:30 pm
October 6, 12, 13 at 2:00 pm

There will be talk-backs on addiction after every performance, except opening night. Opening night we will have an information table available.

Oct. 5 Evening Performance: Opening Night Reception, Info table
Oct. 6 Matinee Performance: Lori Ehrlich, State Representative
Oct. 6 Evening Performance: Michelle Simons, Bridgewell
Oct. 10 Evening Performance: Trudy Avery, Caron Treatment Centers
Oct. 11 Evening Performance: Jeffrey Korzenik, Financial Costs of the Drug Epidemic
Oct. 12 Matinee Performance: Kathy Day, Learn to Cope
Oct. 12 Evening Performance: Paul Kusiak, Partnership for Drug-Free Kids
Oct. 13 Matinee Performance: Melissa Weiksnar, author,Heroin’s Puppet: Amy (and her disease) and It’s Not Gunna Be an Addiction: The Adolescent Journals of Amelia F.W. Caruso

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Produced by Anne Lucas
Directed by Bridget Kathleen O’Leary
Asst Director and Stage Management by Nina Groom
Executive Producer Emily Black

The Cast

Grace StudleyHEATHER
Alex AlexanderDEMON/DAMIEN
Karin TrachtenbergSHELLY
Julie KorzenikSYLVIA
Carolina SotoREGINA
Sharon MasonREV. JOHNSON
Hannah Wagner LILA
Natalya BaldygaANGELA

Past, Plays & Musicals, Productions

Mamma Mia!

Music and Lyrics by BENNY ANDERSSON and BJÖRN ULVAEUS
And some songs with STIG ANDERSON
Book by CATHERINE JOHNSON
Originally Conceived by JUDY CRAYMER

June 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29 at 7:30 pm
June 22, 23, 29, 30 at 2:00pm
Performances at the MLT Firehouse Theater, 12 School St, Marblehead< MA

ABBA’s hit tells the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.

The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A large cast, non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers combine to make Mamma Mia! a guaranteed smash hit for any theatre. A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget!

Produced by Emily Black & Emily Grove
Directed by Steve Black
Music Direction by Lianne Goodwin
Choreography by Nicole S. Gulino
Assistant Direction by Nina Groom
Stage Management by Katie Copelas
Set Design by Andrew Barnett
Lighting Design by Bryan Lussier
Costume Design by Elvira Schoenthal
Sound Design by Greg Dana
Assistant Stage Management by Meredith Fein

Past, Plays & Musicals, Productions

Jesus Christ Superstar

Arriving at Marblehead Little Theatre
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics by Tim Rice

Directed by Alexandra Dietrich
Music Direction by Lianne Goodwin
Choreography by Kathleen Trinagle
Produced by Nina Groom and Andrew Barnett
Executive Producer Emily Black

Jesus Christ Superstar will be performed at the Marblehead Little Theatre Firehouse theater, 12 School Street, Marblehead

Performances are April 5-14

All performances of Jesus Christ Superstar are Sold Out.

We occasionally get a cancellation. If you are interested in being placed on a wait list for tickets, please send your request by email to info@mltlive.org

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, the worldwide hit rock opera musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber  and Tim Rice that is still going strong after 40 years.

The story is loosely based on the Gospels’ accounts of the last week of Jesus’s life, beginning with the preparation for the arrival of Jesus and his disciples in Jerusalem and ending with the crucifixion. It depicts political and interpersonal struggles between Judas Iscariot and Jesus that are not present in the Bible.

The work’s depiction offers a free interpretation of the psychology of Jesus and the other characters. A large part of the plot focuses on the character of Judas, who is depicted as a tragic figure dissatisfied with the direction in which Jesus steers his disciples and fearful for the harm that may result. Contemporary attitudes and sensibilities pervade the lyrics, and ironic allusions to modern life are scattered throughout the depiction of political events.

The Cast of Jesus Christ Superstar

Jesus ChristDan Sutter
Judas IscariotAmanda Raponi
Mary MagdaleneMary Reilly
CaiaphasNick Raponi
Pontius PilateNate Ramsayer
AnnasKevin Mahoney
Simon ZealotesJames White
PeterAndy Leblanc
King HerodBobby Imperato
PriestsGerard Girling, Ariel Sargent, Carl Shultz
Soul SistersJaime Montesano, Erin Shine, Jill Sliby
EnsembleRon Amon, Fernando Barbosa, Doug Barbour, Christine Dickinson, Piper Hall, Mel Ingalls, Jayda Johnson, Kim Misci, Jaime Montesano, Sabrina Ornae, Erin Shine, Jill Sliby, Nicole Viau
“JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is presented by arrangement with The Musical
Company, LP, 214 Sullivan Street, Ste. 4, New York, NY, 10012-1354. www.themusicalcompany.com
Phone: (212) 598-2204. Email: info@themusicalcompany.com.”

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